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Posted 5/8/2013 10:44 PM (GMT 0)
I think it would be a fun hobby.  I'm checking into the 'mix and pour' types and hope to buy supplies soon.  Any suggestions as to the best place to buy bases, soap molds, etc.?
Posted 5/9/2013 1:44 AM (GMT 0)
If there is a Hobby Lobby near you I've seen some premade gylcerine blocks for easy prep there along with essential oils and colorings.
Posted 5/9/2013 11:47 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the website and info, FibroRecoveryNow. The lye calculator sounds interesting. I think I'll start with the mix and pour type and see what happens.

What a great idea to put the ingredients into a five gallon bucket and mix with an electric hand mixer! I do have a few candy molds, too, so this should be fun.

couchtator: Hobby Lobby is one of my favorite stores! We're fortunate to be not too far from one, and I also signed up for their e-mails and coupons. Thanks for the idea!!
Posted 5/9/2013 8:24 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks again, FibroRecoveryNow. That's what I'm looking for--trying to be more productive, and yes, it also sounds fun. I've been researching soapmaking a bit, and just love all the bases that are available, the colors, interesting additions, etc. Very cool! :)

So glad you are so much better!  Wow--from a wheelchair to running--that's awesome. 

 Thanks for the inspiration! yeah

Posted 5/10/2013 6:41 PM (GMT 0)
Soap making is a fun hobby I did for quite a while. I loved the chemistry of it and trying to create the swirls, finding the right scents & colors... just a lot of fun, even when it didn't come out just right.

I haven't soaped in quite a while, but really should get back to it. I have a ton of lye that needs to be used up!

The best soap I have ever made was from lard, olive oil and coconut oil.... easily attainable at the grocery store. It has the best conditioning and lather of any of the other other oil combos I have ever tried.... and I didn't have to pay shipping costs anymore!
Posted 5/11/2013 2:48 AM (GMT 0)
My daughters and I have made soap using the premade glycerine blocks. It was a lot of fun and easy enough for my (at the time) 9 year old daughter to make. We'd experiment with color, scents, glitter and tiny toys. Your local library is likely to have a book with ideas.

Joy
Posted 5/12/2013 7:36 AM (GMT 0)
Watch out if you use lye. Use it outdoors and I wouldn't recommend using it if you have asthma or other lung problems.

If you do get into soapmaking or even want to get into candle making, check out the forum at www.craftserver.com/forums/. You can learn anything you want from there.

Be warned, if you get into soapmaking or candle making, others say it will become addicting. It is something I really wanted to do, but my allergies and asthma have prevented me from being able to go down that line. Other people on that forum also have fibromyalgia; if you search, there is an entire thread of people who make candles/soap and have fibro. Good luck!
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